With the school year starting, it’s a good time for a quick review of how we can help our kids eat better. This isn’t groundbreaking stuff, but since we tend to set patterns at the beginning of the school year, it’s helpful to think about the year’s intentions from the start. Preschool to Preteen For [...]
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Positive Eating Habits for Kids & Teens
Posted August 18th, 2011 by Admin. Comment (0).
Eating Green for Earth Month
Posted April 15th, 2011 by Admin. Comment (0).
Eat your way to a greener planet! Here are some simple ways to make food choices that positively impact our environment and celebrate Earth Month. Challenge: Zero Waste Meals Try preparing a zero waste breakfast (or lunch or dinner) by purchasing items with little or no packaging. Ensure that any packaging you do end up [...]
Timesavers for Healthy Eating
Posted January 28th, 2011 by Admin. Comment (0).
There are lots of ways to make quick meals with an eye towards health. It’s all in the planning and preparation. Planning is key for me, because I know myself well enough to know that if there aren’t good ingredients around, I’ll be tempted to have popcorn and beer for dinner. For this reason, I [...]
Healthy Tip: Eating on the Holiday Go
Posted December 22nd, 2010 by Admin. Comments (26).
Whether you’re traveling by plane, train or automobile, we’ve gathered our best tips for a 3-part “Eating on the Holiday Go” series. It’s a darn shame, but most airports, train stations and roadside stops offer little more than the standard American junk food fare. The good news is you can bring your own food, and [...]
Setting Positive Eating Habits for Kids & Teens
Posted September 5th, 2010 by Admin. Comment (0).
With the school year starting, it’s a good time for a quick review of how we can help our kids eat better. This isn’t groundbreaking stuff, but when we are setting school year patterns in September, it’s helpful to make sure our good intentions are top of mind. Preschool to Preteen For this age group, [...]
College Eating 101
Posted August 23rd, 2010 by Admin. Comments (4).
Hey to all the college newbies out there. As a college senior, I remember so clearly what you are going through right now. You’re all done moving in, your parents waved goodbye and now you’re on your own. You make your own decisions, set your own bedtime, and choose what you want to eat and [...]
Jeff Cox: Food Safety – Eating Outdoors
Posted June 29th, 2010 by Admin. Comment (0).
From JEFF COX One of the best ways to celebrate the season is to enjoy the great outdoors, with great food and great company. Be it a picnic in the park, a snack on the beach, or dinner on the patio, eating outdoors is truly a pleasure in the warm summer months. It’s important to [...]